Gravely 927064-1440 User Manual
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Mower Lift Lever
Raises and lowers the mower deck. See
Specifications on page 25 for height
adjustments.
Discharge Chute and Mulch Cover
(Figure 4)
To Mulch:
1. Lift up mulch cover and remove
discharge chute.
2. Remove wing knobs from mower deck.
3. Secure mulch cover to mower deck with
wing knobs.
To Side Discharge:
1. Remove wing knobs.
2. Lift up mulch cover and re-install wing
knobs on mower deck.
3. Install the two tabs of the discharge
chute into the two slots of the mulch
cover.
FILLING FUEL TANK
1. Clean fuel cap and surrounding area to
prevent dust, dirt, and debris from
entering fuel tank.
2. Remove fuel cap.
IMPORTANT: See Engine Manual for correct
type and grade of fuel.
3. Fill fuel tank to 1/2 in. (1.3 cm) below
bottom of filler neck. See Specifications
on page 25 for fuel tank capacity.
4. Replace fuel cap
STOPPING IN AN EMERGENCY
Remove foot from forward and reverse pedal
and press on parking brake.
STARTING AND SHUTTING OFF
ENGINE
Starting Engine
NOTE: PTO must be disengaged prior to
starting engine.
1. Set throttle lever to choke for a cold
engine. Set throttle lever at 1/3 throttle
for a warm engine.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT operate starter for
more than 15 seconds per minute as damage
can occur.
2. Depress brake pedal.
3. Turn ignition key to start position and
release once engine has started.
4. After engine starts, set throttle lever to
fast position.
IMPORTANT: Let engine warm up several
seconds to several minutes depending on
outside temperature.
NOTE: When engine is running, PTO belt is
turning electric clutch on mower deck. The
electric clutch WILL NOT engage mower
blades until PTO switch is engaged.
Shutting Off Engine
1. Stop unit.
2. Disengage PTO.
3. Set throttle lever to slow.
4. Set parking brake.
5. Turn ignition switch to off position and
remove ignition key.
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Figure 4
1. Discharge Chute
2. Mulch Cover
3. Slot
4. Tab
5. Mower Deck
6. Wing Knob
Installing Mulch Cover
Removing and Installing Discharge Chute
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